Specialised Teaching Assistant - Challenging Behaviour

Axcis Education Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in Chelmsford is seeking passionate Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs in a complex SEND school. This role requires empathy, patience, and collaboration with staff and external professionals. You will receive ongoing training tailored to SEND, working in a highly supportive environment. Join us to make a meaningful difference in students' lives every day. Apply today and contact a representative for further information.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Supportive school community

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of complex needs in children.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and professionals.
• Resilience and proactivity in supporting students.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties.
• Provide a nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with other staff to meet student needs.

Skills

Understanding of complex needs

Nurturing approach

Collaborative work

Patience

Empathy

Job description

Chelmsford | SEND School

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs? We are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to join a complex SEND school in Chelmsford, supporting pupils with a range of needs across different age groups.

About the School

• A well-established SEND school based in Chelmsford
• Supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Operates across separate sites based on age groupings
• Highly supportive, inclusive, and nurturing environment

We’re Looking For

• Individuals with a strong understanding of complex needs
• A nurturing, resilient, and proactive approach
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff and external professionals
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND

What We Offer

• A welcoming and inclusive school community
• Ongoing training and development tailored to SEND
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact every day

Ready to be part of something truly special? Apply today to join a school where every achievement matters – and so do you.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Molly Farrelly on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1049.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Molly Farrelly

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1049